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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,197.58, 437,964.15 and 123,612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,197.58, 437,964.15 and 123,612.68 is: 185,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,197.58 : 437,964.15 = 123,612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,197.58/437,964.15 = 123,612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,197.58x = 437,964.15 × 123,612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,197.58x = 54,137,922,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137,922,325.42/292,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,278.48

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